Composition with red, yellow, black, blue, and gray
- Original dimensions
- 38 x 48 cm
- Museum
- Museum of Art in The Hague
- Year
- 1921
Scene depicted
This painting, a true ode to geometric abstraction, shapes a dialogue between colors and forms, where vibrant red, bright yellow, deep black, along with splashes of blue and gray intertwine. Each element seems to dance on the canvas, weaving relationships between balance and imbalance, inviting the viewer to contemplate the beauty of chromatic interaction.
Historical context
Year: 1921 |BRK| Museum: Museum of Art in The Hague |BRK| Dimensions: 38 x 48 cm
Place in the artist's career
This painting is situated at the peak of Mondrian 's career, a decisive milestone in his stylistic evolution. Following “Tableau I,” and preceding “Broadway Boogie Woogie,” this canvas embodies the master's maturity, combining geometric rigor and instinctive expression. A true reflection of his rich and flamboyant artistic journey.
Anecdote
“Simplicity is the key to harmony.” It was while contemplating the light on the cobblestones of Amsterdam one spring morning that Mondrian drew inspiration for his masterpiece . Swinging between shadows and highlights, he captured the very essence of abstract reality, which this painting powerfully evokes.